Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR KYABRAM @ SHEPPARTON

SUNDAY 7 AUGUST 2022

	Nicholas Murray Kylie Harrison John Packer Peter Lamb (Starter) Dr Clare Williams-Patterson (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

 

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

GENERAL

The racebook failed to indicate the revised start times as follows:

Race 2 – 5:37pm;

Race 3 – 6:07pm;

Race 4 – 6:37pm;

Race 5 – 7:07pm;

Race 7 – 8:09pm.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Mooroopna at Shepparton meeting on 12 June 2022

Race 7 – ‘Cleaves Garden Supply Mooroopna Trotters Cup’

Laura Crossland, driver of Starlight Red was found guilty of a charge under rule 162(1)(www)(c) which states: A driver shall not allow his horse to shift ground in a manner which advantages another horse. The particulars of the charge being that at the Mooroopna at Shepparton meeting on 12 June 2022 in Race 7 the ‘Cleaves Garden Supply Mooroopna Trotters Cup’ as the driver of Starlight Red, that after leading and being the horse closest to the marker pegline at the entrance to the home straight, Ms Crossland allowed Starlight Red to shift ground into the sprint lane which resulted in Aristotle (Damian Wilson) being advantaged when being able to progress into a run between Starlight Red and Downunder Barkers (Greg Sugars), where Aristotle subsequently finished in 2nd place. Ms Crossland’s licence to drive in races was suspended for 2 weeks with the suspension to commence midnight 16 August 2022. In assessing penalty in accordance with the HRV Minimum Penalty Guidelines, Stewards took into account Ms Crossland’s good prior record for relevant offences, the circumstances of the rule breach, the effect on the outcome of the event and previous penalties imposed under similar circumstances. Stewards had previously analysed the betting data on this event which did not identify any further integrity concerns relative to the information obtained and the conduct of this event. Ms Crossland was advised of her appeal rights.   

 

RACE 1 – BENDIGO EQUINE HOSPITAL 3YO MAIDEN PACE (1690 MS)

The start of this event was delayed slightly owing to a gear adjustment required on Interpretation.

Louis Emerson, driver of Jersey Sam was cautioned for failing to have his drive in the required position at the candy pole prior to the start.

Cherokee Jac galloped clear of interference after the start resulting in Jersey Sam being checked. Cherokee Jac will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

Our Mystery Bet commenced to lose ground approaching the back straight on the final occasion resulting in Jersey Sam and Victortheinflictor being inconvenienced when following. Our Mystery Bet was then eased out of the event over the latter stages. A veterinary examination of Our Mystery Bet revealed the gelding to have atrial fibrillation and therefore in accordance with the provisions of rule 101C(2)(a) Our Mystery Bet was stood down from racing for 14 days, until a satisfactory ECG report is provided, and the gelding has trialled satisfactorily on one occasion.

Interpretation (2nd place) was held up for a clear run rounding the final turn.

Cherokee Jac tired over the concluding stages to be beaten approximately 81m and has now been placed on its last chance to race competitively.

RACE 2 – RAY WOODS MEMORIAL PACE (2190 MS)

Betterthanflyhigh galloped during the early part of the score up and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Goodlookin Rooster NZ pulled hard during the middle stages.

Elenna raced three wide without cover over the middle and latter stages before tiring to be beaten approximately 62m into 9th position. Considering the 17m winning margin, no action was taken for this performance.

Rhyflective tired to be beaten approximately 66m to finish at the rear of the field.  Considering the 17m winning margin, no action was taken for this performance.

George Schembri, driver of Rhyflective was fined $200 under rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip on numerous occasions with more than a wrist only flicking action rounding the home turn.

George Schembri, driver of Rhyflective was further cautioned for applying the whip when out of contention over the concluding stages.

Goodlookin Rooster NZ (1st place) was detained on course for approximately 3 hours to enable post-race blood sampling.

RACE 3 – PHILTRA PARK PACE (1ST DIV) (1690 MS)

Country Major galloped shortly after the start and remained in a gallop for a considerable distance thereafter. Country Major then trailed the field throughout and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw and will be given one last chance to race truly.

Are You With Me tired to be beaten approximately 50m and a warning was issued for the performance of the gelding.

RACE 4 – M&S ACCOUNTING 2YO MAIDEN PACE (1690 MS)

The racebook failed to show Jordan Leedham as the driver of My Ultimate Rusty.

Chillin was initially reluctant to score up and required assistance from the clerk of course. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of that gelding.

Rockaway Beach raced greenly during the score up.

Rockaway Beach (2nd place) was held up for a clear run prior to utilising the sprint lane.                                                                        

RACE 5 - TECHIES TYRES KYABRAM PACING CUP (2190 MS)

Modern Bliss pulled hard when maintaining the lead during the early stages and continued to over-race during the middle stages when contacting its own sulky and proved difficult to control by driver Annalise Scott. Modern Bliss subsequently tired over the latter stages to finish at the rear of the field beaten approximately 73m. A subsequent veterinary examination of Modern Bliss revealed no apparent abnormalities. A warning was issued against the performance of Modern Bliss.

It was noted that driver George Chamouras’s (The Last Chance) left foot momentarily slipped from the sulky footrest near the 300m.

George Chamouras, driver of The Last Chance was fined $200 under rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip on numerous occasions with more than a wrist only flicking action over the final 250m.

RACE 6 – PHILTRA PARK PACE (2ND DIV) (1690 MS)

Wayne Hayes, driver of Roam was cautioned for failing to make sufficient effort to have the mare in position at the candy pole and start point.

Miss Hermes was out of position at the start and raced roughly for a short distance thereafter. Miss Hermes will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Friends paced roughly shortly after the start and a warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

Kevin Weidenbach Jnr, driver of Well Well was issued a caution for allowing his right foot to momentarily come away from the sulky footrest in the early part of the home straight.

Lethal Lover had difficulty in obtaining a clear run in the home straight.

RACE 7 – KEVIN ABRAHAMS MEMORIAL TROTTERS CUP HANDICAP (2190 SS)

Black Cat Claw broke gait after the start, trailed the field thereafter and will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.

Starlight Storm trotted roughly for a short distance after the start.

Starlight Storm (2nd place) was held up for a clear run until near the 300m.

Brent Murphy, driver of Savvy Kyvalley was cautioned for contacting the final marker peg prior to the sprint lane becoming available.

RACE 8 – KYABRAM CLUB PACE (1ST HEAT) (2190 MS)

Days End which has competed in more than 200 races was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Artistic Cowboy pulled hard and raced erratically when positioned outside of the leader during the middle stages.

RACE 9 – KYABRAM CLUB PACE (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)

Roslyn Gaye was restrained at the start from barrier 5 and then occupied a position at the rear of the field for the greater majority before giving ground over the concluding stages to finish in 5th and last position beaten approximately 32m. Connections of Roslyn Gaye reported that the mare had not started in a race since 11 July 2022 and would likely derive benefit from this performance. A veterinary examination of Roslyn Gaye revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Nicholas Murray

Chair

 

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 1 – Cherokee Jac; Race 5 – Modern Bliss; Race 6 – Zaras All Good, Roam; Race 9 – Del Port;
		Post-Race: Race 1 – Rollwithalady; Race 2 – Goodlookin Rooster; Race 3 – Jacks Command; Race 5 – New Yorker; Race 6 – Im The Mightygramps.
Suspensions
Shepparton	12 June 2022
Race 7	L Crossland		162(1)(www)(c)	2 weeks
Fines
Race 2	G Schembri		156(2)(a)	$200
Race 5	G Chamouras		156(2)(a)	$200
Cautions
Race 1	L Emerson		D/CCP
Race 2	G Schembri		D/COOC
Race 6	W Hayes		D/CCP D/CSU
Race 6	K Weidenbach		D/CDF
Race 7	B Murphy		D/CCMP
Horse Actions
Race 1	Cherokee Jac		ODM
Race 1	Our Mystery Bet		SD14D SDECG SD1T
Race 3	Country Major		CODM
Race 6	Miss Hermes		CODM
Race 7	Black Cat Claw		ODS
Late Scratchings
Nil